NS Wheeling-Nisshin, Inc.
BY KRISTEN UPPERCUE. The child of an inter-
national partnership between Nisshin Steel
Co., Ltd. of Japan and Wheeling Pittsburgh
Steel Corporation, Wheeling-Nisshin was
established in 1986 in Follansbee, WV, to create
hot-dip galvanized products. Within its first five
years of business, the company’s capacity grew
from 400,000 to 700,000 tons annually. The
proud employer of 179 people, the company has
a 30-plus-year record of successful operations.
Wheeling-Nisshin is one of the most modern,
state-of-the-art coating facilities in North
America, coating five different products under
one roof. The company, which serves the auto-
motive, appliance, construction and distribution indus-
tries, distributes its products across the U.S. and into Canada. Its
newest product, ZAM, was developed to deliver higher perfor-
mance in regions where harsh conditions are prevalent and was
approved for use in w-beam guardrails in West Virginia this year.
“We have not only invested in our business in Follansbee to
make coated steel safely and competitively, but we also play an
active role in the community by supporting educational and
civic events,” says William Reder, vice president of the com-
mercial department. “We are proud to be a West Virginia com-
pany and plan to be an ongoing supportive corporate citizen.”
Service Wire Co.
BY JEAN HARDIMAN. As a second-generation,
independently owned business based in Ona,
WV, Service Wire Co. manufactures top-quality
wire and cable products distributed around the
world. The company partners with its customers
to develop solutions for specific challenges in the
heavy commercial, industrial, utility, renewable
energy, pump, irrigation and transit markets.
“While we offer a large array of specialty wire
and cable products, we are also known for our high-quality
service,” says Chuck Oldaker, senior vice president and CFO.
“Our culture of listening to customers’ needs ensures the right
products are delivered on time.”
Founded in 1968 in West Virginia, Service Wire added a sales
office in Houston in 1980 and acquired an existing wire and
cable manufacturing facility in Phoenix, AZ, in 1999. The com-
pany’s network of distributors and distribution capabilities has
been critical to meeting the often-complex needs of its clients.
West Virginia, which has proven to be an ideal location for
servicing many markets with one- and two-day delivery, has
provided Service Wire with its best asset: its people.
“Our people are our greatest asset, and their work ethic
allows us to provide superior service,” says President Louis
Weisberg. “The availability of West Virginia’s ready and com-
mitted workforce has been fundamental to our growth.”
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